Istanbul Tour Package 6 Days: Private Car Tour & Bosphorus Cruises
Overview
Istanbul Tour Package 6 Days: Private Car Tour & Bosphorus Cruises
This Istanbul holiday package lets you get to know the city without rushing. Your hotel and airport transfers are booked for you, along with the guided tours, both Bosphorus cruises and a private city tour.
Old City, Bosphorus and a Private Car Day
You visit the landmarks of the Old City, among them Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, and spend a day on the Bosphorus. On another day a private car follows a route you plan yourself, and one evening ends with a Bosphorus dinner cruise. Throughout the trip you have time to shop, eat local food and soak up the culture, plus photo stops at the places Istanbul is famous for.
History, Shopping and Food
From the old streets of the historic centre to the busy districts of modern Istanbul, the programme blends history, culture, shopping and food. It is a good fit for couples, families and travellers from all over the world.
Tour Info
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This package comes with a mid-range hotel. To stay somewhere else, pick another hotel below and we add only the difference in price. We confirm availability with you.
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Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival at Istanbul Airport and Check-In
Our team meets you at Istanbul Airport (IST), and a private transfer takes you to your hotel in the centre of Istanbul. We choose a middle-class hotel for you from our list and confirm it with you beforehand. After check-in you are free: rest after the flight, find a cafe nearby or look around the neighbourhood.
- Arrival at Istanbul Airport
- Private transfer from the airport to your hotel
- Check-in, with our team on hand to welcome you
- Free time to rest or explore nearby
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 – Old City Tour: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar
Following breakfast you spend a whole day, 09:00 to 17:00, in the Old City with a guide. The famous Ottoman and Byzantine landmarks are all here: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the old Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. At every stop the guide explains the city's cultural heritage, and you have pauses for photos, shopping and local experiences.
- 09:00 - Guide collects you at the hotel
- 10:00 - Visit Hagia Sophia
- 11:30 - The Hippodrome and the Blue Mosque
- 13:00 - Lunch break
- 14:00 - Visit Topkapi Palace
- 16:00 - Time on your own at the Grand Bazaar
- 17:00 - Return to the hotel; the evening is yours
You stay the night in Istanbul.
Day 3 – Bosphorus Cruise, Dolmabahce and City Exploration
Today you spend a full day on the Bosphorus and around the city, again from 09:00 to 17:00, seeing a city that spans two continents. You pass Dolmabahce Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge, Ortakoy and the Ottoman mansions along the water, with wide views of Istanbul from the boat. You also have time to stop for photos, try local cafes and shop.
- 09:00 - Pick-up from your hotel
- 10:00 - Bosphorus cruise
- 12:00 - Sightseeing with panoramic views of the Bosphorus
- 13:00 - Break for lunch
- 14:30 - Dolmabahce area, with time to explore on your own
- 16:00 - Stops for shopping and photos
- 17:00 - Back to your hotel, with the evening free
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4 – Full-Day Private Car Tour of Istanbul on Your Own Route
The whole day is a private car tour, and you decide how it runs. Choose your stops before leaving the hotel. The options include the Old City, Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim, Ortakoy, Karakoy, Balat, Galata Tower and lookouts over the Bosphorus. You set the pace at every stop, and your driver stays nearby until you are ready.
Some suggested routes:
- Popular Instagram Route: start at Galata Tower and Karakoy, go on to Balat and Fener, then finish in Ortakoy and at the lookouts above the Bosphorus
- Luxury Istanbul Experience: begin at Dolmabahce Palace, drive up to Bebek and Ortakoy along the Bosphorus shore, then return for Galataport and Nisantasi
- Mixed City Highlights: a mix of the Old City with Galata and Taksim, a stop in Balat, the Bosphorus, and a crossing to the Asian Side
You can also draw up your own plan, ahead of time or on the morning itself, built around shopping, photography or the sights you like best.
You spend the night in Istanbul.
Day 5 – Free Day in Istanbul and Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
After breakfast you have the day to yourself. Shop, sit in local cafes, go sightseeing or simply wander. You might head for the well-known shopping districts, the traditional bazaars, the modern malls or the calmer neighbourhoods where locals live, all before the evening programme starts.
From 19:00 to 23:30 you are on a Bosphorus dinner cruise. Dinner is served with live entertainment and music performances, and the boat moves between the shores of Europe and Asia while Istanbul is lit up at night.
- 10:00 - Free morning to explore on your own
- 13:00 - Shopping and relaxing
- 19:00 - Pick-up from your hotel for the dinner cruise
- 20:00 - Bosphorus dinner cruise
- 21:00 - Live shows and entertainment
- 23:30 - Back to your hotel
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 6 – Airport Transfer and Departure from Istanbul
Have breakfast at your hotel before your transfer to Istanbul Airport (IST) for your onward flight. Our services end here.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓5 hotel nights with breakfast in a middle-class hotel of our choosing, reserved subject to availability once you approve it
- ✓Transfers to and from the airport
- ✓Old City tour of Istanbul with a guide
- ✓Cruise along the Bosphorus
- ✓Private car tour around Istanbul
- ✓Dinner cruise on the Bosphorus
- ✓Help from English-speaking professionals
- ✓Photo stops at famous landmarks
- ✓Planning and support every day
- ✓Local taxes and service charges included
- ✕International Flights
- ✕Personal Expenses
- ✕Dinners
- ✕Optional Tours and Activities
- ✕Travel Insurance
- ✕Tips for Guide and Driver
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at no charge until 7 days before your tour and you receive a full refund. If you cancel within the final 7 days before the tour, no refund is given. All times shown are local.
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Premium 6-day Istanbul package: the essentials
This private six-day package lets you discover Istanbul without rushing, with prices from $1,050 per person. It includes five nights with breakfast in a central, middle-class hotel chosen from our list, private transfers to and from the airport, a guided tour of the Old City, a full day cruising the Bosphorus, a private car tour of the city on a route you pick, a Bosphorus dinner cruise in the evening, assistance in English and help planning each day.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 6 days and 5 nights |
| Price | from $1,050 per person |
| Hotel | Central middle-class hotel, 5 nights with breakfast, confirmed once you approve it |
| Included | Old City tour, airport transfers, private city tour by car, Bosphorus cruise, dinner cruise on the Bosphorus, assistance, local taxes |
| Not included | International flights, optional tours, other dinners, tips, travel insurance |
How many days should you spend in Istanbul?
For a first trip, five or six days works well. That gives you time for the main landmarks with a guide, a day on the Bosphorus, a day in the modern districts, and hours to explore with no plan. The package follows exactly this pattern: one guided highlight a day, with free time around it.
What is in the 6-day itinerary?
| Day | Programme |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival, check-in at the hotel after a private transfer |
| Day 2 | Old City tour from 09:00 to 17:00: Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar |
| Day 3 | Cruise on the Bosphorus and city exploring: Dolmabahce Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge, Ortakoy and the waterfront mansions |
| Day 4 | Private car city tour on a route you choose, for example Galata Tower and Karakoy, Balat and Fener, Ortakoy and Bebek, Galataport and Nisantasi |
| Day 5 | A free day, then from 19:00 to 23:30 a Bosphorus dinner cruise with live entertainment and dinner |
| Day 6 | Breakfast, then airport transfer |
How is the premium package different from the 4-day one?
It adds two things the 4-day package leaves out. On day four you have a private car and driver all day: you choose where to stop, from Balat's colourful streets to the boutiques of Nisantasi, and the driver waits while you look around. Day five is free, and in the evening you go out on the Bosphorus for dinner and a show while the palaces and bridges are lit up.
| Istanbul package | Length | Highlights | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-day Istanbul city tour package | 4 days | Bosphorus and Old City | $699 per person |
| This package | 6 days | Adds a free day, a dinner cruise and a private car tour | $1,050 per person |
| Ultimate Istanbul package | 8 days | Adds a hammam day and the Princes' Islands | $1,499 per person |
| All-inclusive Istanbul package | 10 days | Adds a food tour on two continents | $1,750 per person |
What would each experience cost on its own?
| Experience | Price from |
|---|---|
| Small-group full-day Old City tour with lunch | $199 per person |
| Private Mercedes Vito city tour | $220 per vehicle |
| Bosphorus dinner cruise and Turkish night show | $90 per person |
The package brings these together with five hotel nights, transfers and daily planning help in a single booking.
Who will enjoy this package?
First-time visitors to Istanbul, whether couples, families or friends, who want the key sights organised but also some freedom. The day with the private car is a big help for families and for anyone who gets tired by Istanbul's hills and public transport.
When should you go?
The best months for sightseeing and for sitting on the dinner cruise deck are April to June and September to November. Summer is crowded. Winter is calmer, and the dinner cruise is then mostly spent indoors, with the city lights outside the windows.
What to bring
Walking shoes, modest clothing for visiting mosques, something smart-casual to wear on the dinner cruise, a light jacket against the wind on the Bosphorus, and a list of your top places for the day with the private car.
How to book
Pick your dates on this page and submit the form, or contact us on WhatsApp with your flight details. We confirm your hotel once you approve it and send the plan in writing; payment is due only once we have confirmed. To see more, visit our Istanbul tours and Turkey tour packages.
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